Middle School, Music Instructor, Choir Accompanist (preferred)

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Position Title: Middle School, Music Instructor, Choir Accompanist (preferred)

Department: Middle School

Reports To: Head of the Middle School

FLSA: Exempt

Mission Statement

Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.

Overview

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.

A strong, forward-thinking institution, Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse, inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities. With its focus on diversity, service, global study, and technology, Country Day positions students for future success in an ever-changing world. Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

Position Purpose:

• The Middle School Music Instructor is responsible for preparing curriculum, teaching Music at the middle school level, collaborating with others within the Fine Arts Department, and creating a dynamic learning environment for students in the class.
• The Choir Accompanist is responsible for providing keyboard accompaniment for rehearsals and performance, and to support the choir director.

Essential Functions (Music Instructor)

• Teaches– general music classroom instrumental and vocal
• Plans daily classroom work based on curriculum requirements
• Proficient as musician to demonstrate musical scales, tones, and rhythm
• Instructs students in music theory, harmony, composition, music appreciation
• Interacts well with students to recruit them to the music program
• Collaborates well with others within the Fine Arts Department
• Conducts group rehearsals and instructs members in fundamentals of musicianship and ensemble performance.
• Other duties as assigned including that of advisor to small group of students within a grade level

Essential Functions (Accompanist)

• Proficient as a pianist to accompany choral group
• Attend scheduled rehearsal of the choir
• Play the piano (or keyboard) at rehearsals and at performances, under the direction of the choir conductor
• Run sectional rehearsals, as needed, during normal rehearsal times
• Expect to receive notice of special rehearsals
• Provide support to Middle School drama teacher during spring musical production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in music or music education
• Piano proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated skills as musician and teacher

It is the policy of Charlotte Country Day School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, training, benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment.